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457 stories by Mark Keast
Gaming Sector Lawyer: Supreme Court Appeal Likely After Landmark P2P iGaming Decision
Ontario Court of Appeal decision opens door for online poker and DFS players to compete with people outside Canada P2P has seen little revenue growth since Ontario's regulated market went live in 2022 Prominent gaming sector lawyer expects appeal to Supreme Court...
Niagara Airport Unveils Master Plan to Boost Tourism and Economy
New airport Master Plan calls for a $195 million terminal and runway expansion for Niagara Falls Premier of Ontario and Niagara Falls Mayor have called for more casino expansion Mohegan Gaming and Entertainment has a monopoly operating Niagara casinos If, as the...
Live Dealer AI Technology is Closer Than You Might Think
Goal is to create industry's first AI dealer experience Playgon commits US$1 million to the development of the technology New technology will be available to online gaming operators globally in Q2 2026 Vancouver-based Playgon Games Inc. announced Wednesday a deal the company...
Sports Betting News: The Ascendant L.A. Lakers and the NFL’s Drake Maye Effect
LeBron cleared for contact basketball activities for NBA's Lakers Bettor bets huge on Patriots Super Bowl win Makhachev big betting favourite to win the welterweight title at UFC 322 Saturday in New York The big sports news of the day was the...
Great Canadian Entertainment Finalizes Hastings Casino Sale
Casino portion of Hastings Racecourse & Casino sold to B.C. First Nation Hastings Casino an entertainment landmark in Vancouver, with 400 slot machines This is the latest B.C. casino sale for Great Canadian Entertainment Great Canadian Entertainment announced the formal sale of...
Great Canadian Entertainment Announces Sale of Another B.C. Casino
Elements Casino Chilliwack sold to B.C. First Nation Deal announced today the latest in a series of B.C. casino sales Great Canadian Entertainment has gaming and entertainment properties in 23 cities across Canada Great Canadian Entertainment has announced the sale of another...
MLB and Sportsbook Partners Announce Limits on Pitching Markets
MLB announces new limits on pitch-level markets Cleveland Guardians pitchers allegedly worked with bettors, rigging pitches Ortiz appears in court today, makes $500,000 bail Sportsbook operators have agreed to place a $200 wagering limit on micro-betting around individual pitches in Major League...
Huge Swings in Super Bowl Odds After NFL Week 10
Sunday's slate of NFL games resulted in a shakeup of Super Bowl odds across the league The Buffalo Bills saw their odds lengthen, while the Baltimore Ravens and Seattle Seahawks are looking at shorter odds The level of how smitten casual bettors...
Guardians Pitchers Indicted on Betting-Related Charges
MLB pitchers accused of rigging pitches so gamblers could cash in on prop bets Today's indictments latest in ongoing legal issues involving pro sports and gambling Ortiz set to appear in court tomorrow, Clase not yet in custody Two Cleveland Guardians pitchers...
Online Casino Dominating Government-Owned Platforms As Well
In a nation where online casino dominates the private sector igaming market, much the same is happening with the provincial lottery corporations, if the Atlantic Lottery Corporation annual report issued last month is any indication. In 2024-25, Atlantic Lottery returned CAD $498.7...